WORK is well underway to build new isolation kennels at Alberton SPCA.
These kennels are a fantastic addition for them as it means dogs who are admitted and whom they suspect may be carrying distemper, parvo or similar potential killer diseases, can be housed away from the majority of their residents, including pets awaiting adoption and pets in boarding kennels.
“By doing this, we will greatly reduce the chances of contamination and the spread of disease, saving more animals from an untimely end. In addition to this, it will allow us, at last, to enlarge some of the existing kennels to improve conditions for the many dogs in our care by giving them more personal space. Our kennels are old and many are in need of refurbishment and so this project is very important to us in re-generating the SPCA.
“The SPCA receives no government funding and relies on the generosity of the community to make these projects a reality and we thank everyone for all their help to date.
“We have already had some donations of building materials but more are needed. We cannot carry out these projects without the help of the Alberton community,” said Vanja Ingold, a member of the Alberton SPCA.
One of their committee members, Christine Cornall, is the project manager and is working tirelessly to make this project a reality.
If you can assist with materials, donations, sponsorship or in any other way, contact the SPCA on 011 907 1568 or email albertonspca@telkomsa.net, for Christine’s attention.
The public can also donate via SMS. SMS ‘puppy’ to 39969 (SMS costs R15) or SMS ‘kitten’ to 38844
(SMS costs R10). Or, why not get a My Planet card and nominate Alberton SPCA as the beneficiary? It’s quick and easy too but doesn’t cost you a cent.
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